Microsmology: Atom in Jain Philosophy and Modern Science

Author: J. V. Bhatia

: 9780692892758

Microsmology Atom In Jain Philosophy & Modern Science (JVB3512619215)

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Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited

Publication Date: 1998

Pages: 256

Description

This book is a comparative study of the concept of the atom in Jain philosophy and modern science. The author, J. V. Bhatia, argues that there are striking similarities between the two traditions, despite the fact that they developed independently of each other. Bhatia examines the concept of the atom in both Jainism and modern science, and he discusses the implications of these similarities for our understanding of the nature of reality.

Bhatia begins by introducing the basic concepts of Jain philosophy. He then discusses the concept of the atom in Jainism, and he argues that the Jain concept of the atom is remarkably similar to the modern scientific concept of the atom. Bhatia then examines the implications of these similarities for our understanding of the nature of reality.

Bhatia concludes by arguing that the similarities between the concept of the atom in Jain philosophy and modern science provide evidence for the existence of a common underlying reality. He argues that this common underlying reality is the source of both the Jain and the modern scientific concepts of the atom.

Table of Contents

• The Concept of the Atom in Jain Philosophy
• The Concept of the Atom in Modern Science
• The Similarities Between Jain and Modern Scientific Concepts of the Atom
• The Implications of the Similarities for Our Understanding of the Nature of Reality

Reviews

“This book is a valuable contribution to the study of Jain philosophy and modern science. Bhatia’s comparative analysis of the concept of the atom in these two traditions is insightful and thought-provoking.” —Padmanabh S. Jaini, University of California, Berkeley

“Bhatia’s book is a fascinating exploration of the similarities between Jain philosophy and modern science. His argument for a common underlying reality is persuasive and will be of interest to scholars and general readers alike.” —Arvind Sharma, McGill University

Author Biography

J. V. Bhatia is a professor of philosophy at the University of Delhi. He has written extensively on Jain philosophy, and he is the author of several books, including The Ethics of Jainism and The Philosophy of Jainism.

Microsmology Atom In Jain Philosophy & Modern Science (JVB3512619215)

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3231 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	298 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE